PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hatake Kakashi (ranked 3985 p4p, 4135 weight class) and Adam Bogo (ranked 370 p4p, 379 weight class). Adam Bogo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kakashi
vs
Bogo

181 cm
20
153
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
21
142
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hatake Kakashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogo.
Kakashi throws a right hand that misses

and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kakashi won't be happy with that.

Kakashi sneaks out the side door and pushes Bogo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bogo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hatake Kakashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Bogo lands but Kakashi takes it in his stride.

Bogo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kakashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bogo swings around for an armbar but Kakashi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bogo's guard.
Bogo keeping moving, preventing Kakashi from controlling successfully.
Kakashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kakashi passes into half guard.
Kakashi is looking to take a break and control but Bogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakashi passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo tries to reverse the position but Kakashi maintains control.
Kakashi is looking to work his way around to Bogo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bogo wants to hold on but Kakashi pushes him away.
Bogo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Kakashi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bogo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bogo!
Kakashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bogo manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi stands and throws Bogo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bogo is looking to reverse the position.
Kakashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bogo keeps working.
Kakashi working away.
Kakashi wants to control but Bogo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kakashi tries to advance to mount but Bogo denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogo tries to bench press Kakashi off him but Kakashi keeps the position.
Bogo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kakashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bogo keeps working.
Bogo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakashi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bogo is not content to let Kakashi control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kakashi in particular looking to stall.
Kakashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kakashi trying to mount his opponent but Bogo defends it.
Bogo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kakashi.
Kakashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bogo defending well though.
Kakashi trying to control from half guard but Bogo is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kakashi is pressing down on Bogo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bogo is holding on for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Bogo gets a takedown into half guard.

Bogo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kakashi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bogo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Bogo!